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Jul 9, 2014, 1:22 pm
#751
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
I just noticed that Amex gift cards at Shoppers now have no foreign conversion fees (only usable in Canada and US). I'm liking this as I want to get rid of my Marriott card at renewal as Marriott points aren't any real use to me.
Yes the processing fee comes out to $10.11 and Amex isn't taken everywhere but it is certainly a nice option.
I tend to buy the $500 cards (paying with Amex gold) mainly for my Costco shopping so at least I know I'm getting the double MR points with the drug store spend. The extra 500 points (hopefully 750 with an Avois transfer) is worth the extra $10 to me to keep building my MR stash.
Anyway, just an FYI for any US bound travellers.
Yes the processing fee comes out to $10.11 and Amex isn't taken everywhere but it is certainly a nice option.
I tend to buy the $500 cards (paying with Amex gold) mainly for my Costco shopping so at least I know I'm getting the double MR points with the drug store spend. The extra 500 points (hopefully 750 with an Avois transfer) is worth the extra $10 to me to keep building my MR stash.
Anyway, just an FYI for any US bound travellers.
Last edited by tommy99; Jul 9, 2014 at 6:16 pm
Jul 9, 2014, 6:33 pm
#752
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
If you're just going to use the Amex gift cards at Costco, you could just get a Costco cash card in Canada
When using the Cash Card in the US, Costco shouldn't charge the 2.5% exchange rate either (but hard to verify as the receipt converts the remaining balance to USD too). Only 1 point per $ spent at Costco Canada I suppose, so depends how others value 1 Avios/Aeroplan
When using the Cash Card in the US, Costco shouldn't charge the 2.5% exchange rate either (but hard to verify as the receipt converts the remaining balance to USD too). Only 1 point per $ spent at Costco Canada I suppose, so depends how others value 1 Avios/Aeroplan
Jul 13, 2014, 12:15 pm
#753
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1
CapOne Aspire Travel World master card Canada
Hi folks,
Are there any promotional credits or annual fees waiver deals available on CapOne Aspire Travel world at all? This is for Canada.
Any other similar cards that offer better value? Annual fees is fine (although 1st year waiver will help :-) Will be using this card mostly to book airlines tickets, buy food etc. so mostly for business trips.
Thanks for sharing any deals.
Cheers!
Are there any promotional credits or annual fees waiver deals available on CapOne Aspire Travel world at all? This is for Canada.
Any other similar cards that offer better value? Annual fees is fine (although 1st year waiver will help :-) Will be using this card mostly to book airlines tickets, buy food etc. so mostly for business trips.
Thanks for sharing any deals.
Cheers!
Jul 13, 2014, 11:52 pm
#754
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Apply off Great Canadian Rebates and you should make $75 or so for applying.
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Jul 14, 2014, 8:14 am
#755
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 167
[Canada] Capital One's Purchase Eraser, what is considered travel-related?
My card is from Canada, and I'm looking to use my points toward something but I am not sure what. I understand flights and hotels are clearly considered travel, but what else is there?
Also, what about paying the taxes and surcharges for a reward flight (Aeroplan)?
Do rental cars count as well?
Limo services?
What else is there?
Also, what about paying the taxes and surcharges for a reward flight (Aeroplan)?
Do rental cars count as well?
Limo services?
What else is there?
Jul 14, 2014, 8:56 am
#757
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Adelphi, MD
Programs: Korean Air Skypass, ANA Skyweb, Amex Premier Rewards, Chase Sapphire Preferred
Posts: 745
Car rentals, limos, taxis...all qualify
All airline purchases qualify
All airline purchases qualify
Last edited by MDtR-Chicago; Jul 14, 2014 at 9:02 am Reason: merge consecutive posts
Jul 16, 2014, 12:46 pm
#758
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
Just throwing this out there. Do you think Amex is concerned that people are cancelling their Plat card (that is if they are, I am just assuming) now that many of us will have to pay the $699 fee together with the (big) loss of the Marco Polo benefit?
My wife and I both had the card and were paying the $399 fee. For us that was a good deal for what we received. The $699 fee is very steep even taking into consideration the $200 travel credit. We did a mini RTW recently and although the Aeroplan-Star Alliance flights were all in business (so impressed with EVA Air btw) our many inter-Asia flights were mainly economy using Avios. But having Oneworld Sapphire access to lounges and other priority perks was absolutely outstanding, it made our many airports visits so much more pleasant and added to excitement of travelling.
In the end it really was the loss of Marco Polo that made us both cancel our cards.
Are there any other people that that have cancelled or, are contemplating cancelling the Amex Plat card, due to Marco Polo (and the fee)?
And although no one knows what Amex is doing, do you think they are working feverishly trying to get a replacement for Marco Polo (or adding other major benefits) that justify the large fee?
I am very content with my Gold and I am not saying I won’t reapply again as I wouldn't mind another signup bonus but, IMO, providing status in one of the alliances is key, more so now having experienced it.
My wife and I both had the card and were paying the $399 fee. For us that was a good deal for what we received. The $699 fee is very steep even taking into consideration the $200 travel credit. We did a mini RTW recently and although the Aeroplan-Star Alliance flights were all in business (so impressed with EVA Air btw) our many inter-Asia flights were mainly economy using Avios. But having Oneworld Sapphire access to lounges and other priority perks was absolutely outstanding, it made our many airports visits so much more pleasant and added to excitement of travelling.
In the end it really was the loss of Marco Polo that made us both cancel our cards.
Are there any other people that that have cancelled or, are contemplating cancelling the Amex Plat card, due to Marco Polo (and the fee)?
And although no one knows what Amex is doing, do you think they are working feverishly trying to get a replacement for Marco Polo (or adding other major benefits) that justify the large fee?
I am very content with my Gold and I am not saying I won’t reapply again as I wouldn't mind another signup bonus but, IMO, providing status in one of the alliances is key, more so now having experienced it.
Jul 16, 2014, 3:03 pm
#759
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 167
Just throwing this out there. Do you think Amex is concerned that people are cancelling their Plat card (that is if they are, I am just assuming) now that many of us will have to pay the $699 fee together with the (big) loss of the Marco Polo benefit?
My wife and I both had the card and were paying the $399 fee. For us that was a good deal for what we received. The $699 fee is very steep even taking into consideration the $200 travel credit. We did a mini RTW recently and although the Aeroplan-Star Alliance flights were all in business (so impressed with EVA Air btw) our many inter-Asia flights were mainly economy using Avios. But having Oneworld Sapphire access to lounges and other priority perks was absolutely outstanding, it made our many airports visits so much more pleasant and added to excitement of travelling.
In the end it really was the loss of Marco Polo that made us both cancel our cards.
Are there any other people that that have cancelled or, are contemplating cancelling the Amex Plat card, due to Marco Polo (and the fee)?
And although no one knows what Amex is doing, do you think they are working feverishly trying to get a replacement for Marco Polo (or adding other major benefits) that justify the large fee?
I am very content with my Gold and I am not saying I won’t reapply again as I wouldn't mind another signup bonus but, IMO, providing status in one of the alliances is key, more so now having experienced it.
My wife and I both had the card and were paying the $399 fee. For us that was a good deal for what we received. The $699 fee is very steep even taking into consideration the $200 travel credit. We did a mini RTW recently and although the Aeroplan-Star Alliance flights were all in business (so impressed with EVA Air btw) our many inter-Asia flights were mainly economy using Avios. But having Oneworld Sapphire access to lounges and other priority perks was absolutely outstanding, it made our many airports visits so much more pleasant and added to excitement of travelling.
In the end it really was the loss of Marco Polo that made us both cancel our cards.
Are there any other people that that have cancelled or, are contemplating cancelling the Amex Plat card, due to Marco Polo (and the fee)?
And although no one knows what Amex is doing, do you think they are working feverishly trying to get a replacement for Marco Polo (or adding other major benefits) that justify the large fee?
I am very content with my Gold and I am not saying I won’t reapply again as I wouldn't mind another signup bonus but, IMO, providing status in one of the alliances is key, more so now having experienced it.
Jul 17, 2014, 4:33 am
#760
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AC SE100K, AA EXP, SPG Plt, HH Dmnd
Posts: 1,507
That's the problem. It was a steal back then and obviously wasn't good for Amex. At this price level I'd be happy if we got cx gold thrown in, but it's still a decent card regardless if you are in their target market.
Jul 17, 2014, 8:22 am
#762
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
I think so, but I haven't actually tried it as I charged my recent few rewards to TD Aeroplan card for the Trip insurance stuff (which I'm sure Cap1 will NOT cover, where TD is more likely, even if I am not 100% certain)
Jul 17, 2014, 12:00 pm
#764
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Aeroplan, Best Western, IHG Rewards, AAdvantage, Executive Club
Posts: 166
I hope they have some good promotions or new products coming up soon.
Jul 18, 2014, 5:41 am
#765
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784